A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News. Delivered to your inbox on Fridays.
Leading the Week
A meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin could take place next week following Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s August 6 visit to Moscow. While a date and location for the encounter have not been announced, the first face-to-face talks between the two leaders since the 2018 Helsinki summit would be sure to dominate headlines. We’re also tracking the passage of Congressional redistricting legislation in the Texas Senate where a vote is expected next week amid the ongoing standoff in the House over its version of the bill.
Monday (August 11): Three-day bench trial begins in California lawsuit over National Guard deployments to Los Angeles.
Tuesday (August 12): Consumer Price Index released; Evidentiary hearing continues as part of environmental groups’ lawsuit seeking to block ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ after judge issued a TRO halting construction; 90-day US-China tariffs agreement due to expire unless further extended.
Wednesday (August 13): Hearing takes place following retrial of disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein regarding mistrial over alleged attack on actress Jessica Mann.
Thursday (August 14): NOAA and the American Meteorological Society publish annual State of the Climate report.
Friday (August 15): 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day); Sean Kingston sentenced after being found guilty of fraud.
Saturday (August 16): ‘Stop Starving Gaza’ march takes place in New York City.
Sunday (August 17): Bolivia holds presidential and legislative elections.
